Alexandra Claherty
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
As a recent Public Relations and Advertising graduate from Point Park University, I am excited to start my career in any communications field. I am a diligent, hard-working person with a mind that thirsts for knowledge and a passion for challenges. My strong energy develops positive relationships with others, encourages co-workers to team up to get the job done correctly, and inspires co-workers to discover their full potential. I am flexible, adaptable, and comfortable adjusting to change. I am proud of my reputation as a leader, a self-starter, and an honest, reliable employee.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Spoonwood Brewing Company
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2018 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers
Administrative Assistant
South Hills Radiology
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations
- Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities, and travel to maximize productivity
Contributing Blogger
The Dee Project
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Meticulously maintained social media, Instagram, creative blog posts
- Shot and edited photography
- Responded to comments, posts and questions from various channels
- Connected with influencers to increase reach of company posts
- Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features
Social Media Intern
Town Place Fitness
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared daily social media posts and stories; Scheduled fitness models for photography sessions
- Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages
- Utilized best practices for SEO optimization to boost social media program's visibility
Public Relations Intern
Fortune Mortgage Group
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Generated press releases, obtained approvals, and uploaded final versions to website
- Oversaw and evaluated social media insights, analytics and posts
- Enhanced aesthetics of website and maximized user-friendly navigational aids for potential clients
- Represented Fortune at trade shows
- Helped plan and execute private, company and client events through PowerPoint and Excel
Marketing Intern
GetWebCanvas.Com
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Researched current websites and sent mass emails to prospective leads; information gathering and detail-oriented business writing and proofreading
- Created proposals and organized pursuit documentation to support marketing staff
- Took detailed notes of progress, processes and industry details to better understand marketing and company protocols
Education
Certification - Real Estate
Educational Development School of Real Estate
North Hills Campus03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Advertising
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA12.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
West Mifflin, PA12.2017
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Promotions and Advertising
- Detail-Oriented
- Media Communications
- Editing and Proofreading
- Press Release Writing
- Crisis Communications
- Digital Communications
- Team Management
- Social media marketing
- PR strategy development
- Written Communication
- Data Entry
Accomplishments
SafeSport Certified
2020
Dean's List
Point Park University-2018
Community College of Allegheny County-2018/2017
Server, Most Positive Reviews on Google
Spoonwood Brewing Company-2018
Transfer Trustee Scholarship-$14,000/year
Point Park University January 2018-December 2019
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society-$1,800/year
Point Park University January 2018-December 2019
President, Student Government Association
Vice President of Hallmarks, Phi Theta Kappa
Community College of Allegheny County-2017
Clubs
Read Between The Wines
Book Club
2021-Present
Pittsburgh Tennis League
Summer 2020-Present
Rising Leaders and Campus Activities Board
Community College of Allegheny County-2017
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Community College of Allegheny County-2017-2019
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
South Hills Radiology
02.2020 - 10.2020
Social Media Intern
Town Place Fitness
08.2019 - 11.2019
Public Relations Intern
Fortune Mortgage Group
05.2019 - 09.2019
Contributing Blogger
The Dee Project
01.2019 - 12.2019
Marketing Intern
GetWebCanvas.Com
12.2018 - 07.2019
Server
Spoonwood Brewing Company
07.2018 - Current
Certification - Real Estate
Educational Development School of Real Estate
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Advertising
Point Park University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
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